Juancho De La Espriella, Colombian vallenato accordionist and arranger who performs with Silvestre Dangond, said in a social media post that he is not ill, calling those who spread the rumor 'irresponsible' and saying 'don't be so irresponsible'. ^[1] Silvestre Dangond announced a new leg of his El Ultimo Baile tour that will visit seven cities across the United States in December 2026. ^[2] Juancho De La Espriella said he is 'excellently well of health', is recording a new CD, and is finishing the tour with Silvestre Dangond, adding 'I am perfect'. ^[3] The rumors about Juancho De La Espriella's health increased after he shaved his head completely, a change that many associated with support for his friend and colleague Silvestre Dangond. ^[4] The album El Ultimo Baile won the 2025 Latin Grammy for Best Cumbia/Vallenato Album. ^[5] The seven US performance stops are Charlotte, Atlanta, Miami, Tampa, Houston, Los Angeles, and San Jose. ^[6] The tour schedule begins on December 3 in Charlotte, North Carolina, and concludes on December 13 in San Jose, California. ^[7] De la Espriella stated in the video, 'Thank God I am in excellent health,' and criticized people for being irresponsible with health information. ^[8] De La Espriella stated that he is in excellent health and is currently recording a new CD and touring with Silvestre Dangond and his band. ^[9] The artist criticized social media pages for inventing false news linking Silvestre Dangond's recent shaved head to a show of solidarity for De La Espriella's supposed illness. ^[10] Juancho De La Espriella said 'With people's health you don't play', emphasizing the seriousness of health rumors. ^[11] De la Espriella previously denied health rumors in March after being hospitalized at the Reina Sofía Clinic in Bogotá for a kidney stone. ^[12]